In addition to my consulting work, I’m currently seeking a full-time remote position with a great organization. Please reach out at JamesLParr@gmail.com if you’re hiring or know someone who is!
I have over 15 years of experience in administration, communications, operations and logistics
at fast-paced, mission-driven organizations, including 13 years at the Gates Foundation, a global philanthropy.
Just a few of the skills and competencies I bring to the table:
- Complex calendaring across all time zones.
- Partner & stakeholder relationship building and management.
- End-to-end project management and event planning for large-scale national conferences.
- Proactive resolution of scheduling conflicts, multitasking, re-prioritization, attention to detail.
- Commitment to confidentiality, discretion, rapid response times, professionalism.
- Complex travel planning and detailed expense reporting.
- Writing, editing, audiovisual presentations, documents, graphic design, logos, infographics.
- Photo / video / audio / music editing skills.
- Creation of engaging and interactive team building activities to improve team culture.
- High level of organization; improvements in systems efficiency.

